Is Technology the Problem?
At the September East Midlands Salon, author and broadcaster, Timandra Harkness will lead a discussion of the themes in her new book.
We are pleased to announce that at the next East Midlands Salon, author and broadcaster, Timandra Harkness, will lead a discussion of the themes in her new book, Technology is Not the Problem.
Her book challenges the frequently expressed view that technology IS the problem. This is understandable because smartphones have become almost ubiquitous in modern society allowing access to social-media services, which have billions of users worldwide.
Few technologies have seen such rapid adoption. Some commentators have pointed to this new technology as an important cause of several social problems that have come to the fore in recent years. But in this case, does correlation really equal causation?
One problem is how we discuss social and political issues. Social media has democratised political debate. But that debate seems increasingly polarised and toxic.
The rise of AI, particularly the ease of making ‘deep fakes’, has complicated matters further, making it harder for voters to figure out what candidates really believe or potentially stirring up conflict.
There are also worries – most prominently expressed by Professor Jonathan Haidt – that spending so much time looking at devices has damaged children’s mental health, sense of independence and concentration spans.
Come along and join in the debate!
Copies of her book will be on sale at the Salon but it is available on Amazon.
Visit Timandra's website to find out more about her work.
At the September East Midlands Salon, author and broadcaster, Timandra Harkness will lead a discussion of the themes in her new book.
We are pleased to announce that at the next East Midlands Salon, author and broadcaster, Timandra Harkness, will lead a discussion of the themes in her new book, Technology is Not the Problem.
Her book challenges the frequently expressed view that technology IS the problem. This is understandable because smartphones have become almost ubiquitous in modern society allowing access to social-media services, which have billions of users worldwide.
Few technologies have seen such rapid adoption. Some commentators have pointed to this new technology as an important cause of several social problems that have come to the fore in recent years. But in this case, does correlation really equal causation?
One problem is how we discuss social and political issues. Social media has democratised political debate. But that debate seems increasingly polarised and toxic.
The rise of AI, particularly the ease of making ‘deep fakes’, has complicated matters further, making it harder for voters to figure out what candidates really believe or potentially stirring up conflict.
There are also worries – most prominently expressed by Professor Jonathan Haidt – that spending so much time looking at devices has damaged children’s mental health, sense of independence and concentration spans.
Come along and join in the debate!
Copies of her book will be on sale at the Salon but it is available on Amazon.
Visit Timandra's website to find out more about her work.